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Environment Erie Youth Summit Hits Presque Isle

05/08/2014 11:25 AM

05/08/2014 06:11 PM

Students from area schools spent their day outside applying classroom experience to the real world.

May 8, 2014 - More than 350 students from 10 area schools gathered at Presque Isle State Park today for Environment Erie's Annual Youth Summit. Over 20 professionals from a number of businesses, universities, and organizations were on hand to give educational workshops throughout the morning. All of the students in attendance worked on a sustainability project during the school year and this was their day to get out and have a little fun all while learning about the environment.Environment Erie is a nonprofit organization that works with local schools and throughout the community to stress the importance of being good stewards for the Earth.

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